Indian Village Directory

Gawala Village

Gawala is an inhabited village in Jhiranya Sub-district of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 477913, the Census 2011 record lists 1,889 people in 320 households and the reported area is 1,199.28 hectares. The local references include Jhiranya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhiranya at about 11 km.

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Quick answer: Gawala is a village in Jhiranya Sub-district, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 477913 and 1,889 people in 320 households.
Village Code477913
Population1,889
Households320
Area1,199.28 hectares
Nearest TownJhiranya

Key Village Facts

Village
Gawala
Census Village Code
477913
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Khargone (West Nimar)
District Census Code
440
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jhiranya
Sub-district Census Code
03553
CD Block
Jhiranya
Households
320
Population
1,889
Male Population
972
Female Population
917
Sex Ratio
943.42
Area
1,199.28 hectares
Area
11.99 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhiranya
Nearest Town Distance
11 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gawala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,889 people, 1,199.28 hectares of reported area and Jhiranya as the nearest town reference for Gawala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

Sub-districtJhiranya
CD BlockJhiranya
  • Gawala falls under Jhiranya Sub-district in Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 477913.
  • The record lists 1,889 people living in 320 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,199.28 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhiranya.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density157.51 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.9 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.61%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share55.74%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share4.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gawala in the official administrative record. Census village code 477913 and Jhiranya CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
440
Sub-district Census Code
03553
Village Census Code
477913
CD Block Code
0148
CD Block Name
Jhiranya

Location and Distance

Jhiranya is the nearest town listed for Gawala, about 11 km away. Khargone is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhiranya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11 km
District Headquarter
Khargone
Distance from District Headquarter
70 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhiranya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
11 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Jhiranya
Distance from Nearest Town
11 km
Total Geographical Area
1,199.28 hectares
Area
11.99 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,889 people in 320 households, with 972 male residents and 917 female residents. The average household size is 5.9, and SC share is 5.61% and ST share is 55.74% for Gawala. Population density works out to about 157.51 people per sq km.

Total Households
320
Total Population
1,889
Male Population
972
Female Population
917
Sex Ratio
943.42
Average Household Size
5.9
SC Population
106
SC Male Population
53
SC Female Population
53
SC Population Share
5.61
ST Population
1,053
ST Male Population
557
ST Female Population
496
ST Population Share
55.74
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gawala list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gawala include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
94.32 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
42.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gawala include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gawala include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gawala is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gawala show that reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Jawar and Soyabean, net sown area is 884.72 hectares and irrigated land is 42.8 hectares (4.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Cotton
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jawar
Agricultural Commodities Third
Soyabean
Forest Area In Hectares
86.9 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
24.98
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.15 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
103.86 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.35 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
884.72
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
841.92 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
42.8

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gawala village located?

Gawala is in Jhiranya Sub-district of Khargone (West Nimar) district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Gawala village in?

Gawala village is in Khargone (West Nimar) district.

Which state is Gawala village in?

Gawala village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Gawala under?

Gawala comes under Jhiranya Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gawala?

The Census village code of Gawala is 477913.

What is the population of Gawala village?

The village record lists 1,889 people and 320 households for Gawala.

How many households are in Gawala village?

The village record lists 320 households for Gawala.

What is the male and female population of Gawala?

The record lists 972 male residents and 917 female residents for Gawala.

What is the sex ratio of Gawala village?

The sex ratio of Gawala is 943.42 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gawala village?

The reported geographical area of Gawala is 1,199.28 hectares.

What is the population density of Gawala village?

The approximate population density of Gawala is 157.51 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gawala?

The nearest town listed for Gawala is Jhiranya, about 11 km away.

How far is Gawala from the district headquarters?

Gawala is about 70 km from Khargone, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gawala from the sub-district headquarters?

Gawala is about 11 km from Jhiranya, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gawala?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gawala.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gawala?

For Gawala, reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Jawar and Soyabean, net sown area is 884.72 hectares and irrigated land is 42.8 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Gawala.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Gawala.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.